MOD 1.1 Interaction of Heredity and Environment

What is the total number of chromosomes in each human cell?

• 46

• 88

• 69

• 23

What is the term for the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism?

• DNA

• Chromosome

• Gene

• Genome

Which psychologist is known for his research on twins, particularly the Minnesota Twin Study?

• B.F. Skinner

• Sigmund Freud

• Thomas Bouchard

• Carl Jung

What is the principle that evolutionary psychologists use to explain behavior and the mind?

• Cognitive Dissonance

• Natural Selection

• Classical Conditioning

• Behaviorism

What does heritability measure?

• The number of genes in a genome

• The influence of environment on behavior

• The variation between individuals due to genetics

• The amount of a trait inherited

What are epigenetic marks?

• Errors in gene replication

• Mutations in DNA

• Chemical modifications to DNA that can turn genes on or off

• Extra copies of genes

What is the focus of molecular geneticists?

• Studying the molecular structure and function of genes

• Investigating the impact of social influences

• Analyzing behavior through natural selection

• Examining the role of neurotransmitters

Which term refers to the interplay when the effect of one factor depends on another factor?

• Epigenetics

• Natural Selection

• Mutation

• Interaction

What is the main question in the nature vs. nurture debate?

• Are we more influenced by our genes or by our experiences?

• Is intelligence inherited or acquired?

• Is behavior determined by free will or determinism?

• Do we learn through observation or conditioning?

What is the term for siblings who develop from separate fertilized eggs?

• Fraternal Twins

• Identical Twins

• Clones

• Conjoined Twins